Don Cameron

Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges

DanAgri-Business, Almonds, Biofuels/Energy, Carrots, Corn, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Interview, Irrigation, Organic, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Tariffs, Tomatoes, Trade, Vegetables, Walnuts, Water

…program, which he says is currently too expensive and inefficient. The Need for Policy Engagement Cameron is a strong advocate for connecting policymakers with real farming experiences. He frequently invites…

Dignity Act

Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

…Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act What is the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393)? Manuel Cunha The Dignity Act, introduced by Congresswomen Salazar (R-FL) and Escobar (D-TX), is a…

Joe Del Bosque

Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming

DanBiofuels/Energy, Drought, Economy, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Solar, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…Public Awareness Del Bosque believes educating the public—especially children—is vital. From nutrition lessons in schools to FFA programs, teaching future generations where their food comes from will strengthen support for…

California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Trade, Water, Weather

…and fewer young people entering agriculture, Cunha pressed for a comprehensive guest worker program. A Call to Action Cunha’s message to farmers and ag communities was clear: contact your congressional…

forest management

The Roots of U.S. Forest Management

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Forestry, This Land of Ours, USDA

…Federal Oversight In 1876, Congress created an office within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) specifically tasked with assessing the quality and condition of America’s forests. This marked the country’s…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Forestry, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Special Reports, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Water, Weather

…Decline of Family Farms The program featured an interview with Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor. Reisinger described modern agriculture as an era of turbulence, where economic crises,…

Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

…impact family farms. Programs and Community Outreach The Farm Bureau offers practical resources for local growers, including the upcoming Spray Safe Program on November 21, which provides free safety training…

California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…head of marketing at Cry Baby Wine, joined the program to discuss the generational changes shaping wine consumption and the innovative approaches needed to revive the market. Oversupply and Changing…

Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…the program was an in-depth interview with Nick Folio of Folio Commodities, who provided updates on hay markets, dairy economics, and trucking industry challenges. Folio explained that alfalfa markets remain…